Burra Market Sale Reports Firmer Trade Despite Dry Weather
Elder, Enfith & Co. Limited note strong interest at Burra Market with buyer demand broad across classes. Yardings show 9,768 sheep sold from 3,865 total offered, prices quoted up to £4 6s 9d for prime ewes and wethers, with substantial entries across ages and breeds and plans for next sale on Friday September entries advertised.
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Burra Market
Elder, Enfith & Co. Limited
Focal
Surround
Atia
Thero
H.iver
Buca Norte
Zhorn
Magre JG
Fb Woodwird
Eudunda
Pete Maeliora
Abberton
Cleavale
Moy
A. Short
Farrell Fial
Wether
Bailey
Ferrell Platthes
Sabe
Willis
Jersey
Elder, Smith & Co. Limited
Burra
Engine fault puzzle ends with condenser discovery
A rough report recounts an evening journey to Mot where an engine defect confounded locals. After inspection of vital engine points nothing explained the failure until a feminine instinct pointed to a faulty condenser fitted as a replacement, which then allowed the engine to run smoothly.
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Mot
Memorial Park Committee Erects New Facilities at Oval
A Memorial Park Committee installs a new oval structure with a 40 by 10 foot divided section, a shafted feature, and a change room area. The text notes a well built post and other enhancements for public use.
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Renaures
Burra Eliminated From Football Finals
Burra fails to reach the North Easter Football Association finals as Burra loses to Booborowie 6 15 to 8 4 in a tight match. Players Sophuruvlc Assett Toren and Leighton starred for Burra though their bid ended in a semifinal context.
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Sophuruvlc
Assett
Toren
Leighton
Babarday
North Easter Football Association
Burra
Uwieiry
Booborowie
St of the
Land Sold At 55 Per Acre In Keen Rural Bid
Following a sheep market on Friday El Limited offered 35 advertised lots of falles Bash Burrs land with no improvements. Acreage sold at 20 per acre opening price, quickly rising amid strong competition to higher bids.
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El‘Limited
Fered
McBride Limited
Ivery
Mourkaby
Krogs & Anf Chain
Bowls Testing Table to be Dismantled
An official notice warns that the Bowls Test table at Charexots will be dismantled at the end of February next. It urges all who have their own tasting items to present them before removal.
Booborowie Welfare Club Birthday Party Highlights
Booborowie Welfare Club held a birthday event with Mrs Riggs and Mrs Pearce contributing speeches and a birthday cake. The celebration featured candles lit by Mrs Woolard and a trading table organized by Mrs Tohl, with attendees wishing the club a happy birthday.
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Booborowie Welfare Club
Cookes
Emery Vere
Dawn
Pearce
Riges
Woolard
Weekend sports results from Codnadatta and district
In a weekend card from Gurra Cink and surrounds, Terowie beat Booba crowle 1-8 to 8, Parra drew 8-4 with Leighton, Spalding fell to Leighton 4-8, and a 462 mile pigeon race from Codnadatta saw A Broad beat F Brandt. No birds home in time. J Murray reported baskeball results with Spalding beating Terowie and Leigh ton winning 5 to 8. Bevan forfeited to Hallett, with a bye for another.
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Ally Ay Wille Toe
Bosbarowie
Barra
Acortis
Sinleay
Terowie
Booba Crowle
Parra
Leighton
Spalding
Codnadatta
Savaniags
Nia Foo Fisom
A. Broad
F. Brandt
F. Brandt No Birds Arrived Home In Ime A Gually
Bowls Champion of Champion to be Played at Burra This Season
At the Mid-North Bowling Association annual meeting held at Stadieworth on 16 August Mr J B Popsheld of Burra was created President Mr H Jennison becomes the Beere bey Teams remain as before Clare Borra Saddiemorn and Spaldinge hold spots Boss Burra hosts Champion of Champion at Burra season opening with lineup unchanged and plans for competition.
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Burra
Mid-North Bowling Association
Stadieworth
J.B. Popsheld
Jennison
Beerebey
Clare
Borra
Saddiemorn
Spaldinge
Sensahine
Ruverton
Wet roads raise accident risk and brake checks urged
Vague notes warn that slick surfaces increase crashes as drivers fail to test brakes on wet roads. Experts emphasize vehicle maintenance and cautious driving to prevent loss of control and improve safety on rainy streets.
Catholic Debutante Ball Great Success
A detailed Burra Town debutante ball featured Mrs Preiss's four star band, with Most Rev'd Bryan Gallagher Bishop presiding, and an official party including the Mayor and Mayoress. Debutantes and partners entered under pastel arches, were presented to the host, and dancers filled the crowded hall with elaborate frocks, flowers, and a grand cake. Local youths and dignitaries attended, with novelty dances and a well organized supper and prize events.
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Burra Town
Preiss
Bryan Gallagher
P. V. Hughé
E ‘T. Gaulderstone
X Quink
Debs
Deb
Rosemary Holmanh
Geoffrey Hirschaunen
Ken. Murphy
Debs, & Partners
Freiss
Handel
J Quin
Hop
Ella
Rita Cousins
Laurence ‘Sullivan
Marlene Rakoschke
Ine
Martin Miler
Willams
Ube Lane
John Broad
Sheep Dogs in Market Fetches High Prices
A fragment reports on sheep dogs at Garriot market with a kelpie sold for £35 10s, while owners anticipate stronger demand. Details are incomplete but note a sold dog and lingering interest in useful working dogs.
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Barra
Cosgrove Remarks on Southeast Asia Politics
Mr Cosgrove warns Australia must watch Southeast Asia to counter Red domination and safeguard the region’s political future. He states communism would threaten neighbours, urging vigilance and policy consideration.
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Australia
South-East
Asis
Red Dominion
Neisnbars
Cosgrove
E Smith Wins Fourth Stage of Yele Tour
Burra citizens award 25 trophy after windy, rainy fourth stage of the Yele cycling tour. E Smith wins the stage amid challenging weather, with minor placings, and a silver coffee service presented to Estaie Renltywilly. Sunshine returns easing conditions for the next day.
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E. Smith
Burra
Baulderstone
Renltywilly
Smit
Burra Race Club sets October 20 meeting program
Members of the Burra Race Club Committee fixed the next meeting for October 20. The prize money remains 2500, track alterations due within a fortnight include a rerun of additional area about three quarters of a furlong, with improved facilities for lady patrons. The program lists Maiden event, Bunda Handicap, Aberdeen Improver Handicap, and other six to eight and a half furlong races. End of note mentions last meeting in September at 6 pm.
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Memibers
Burra
Moxphettyd
aijal _Hunile
Sud
Buda Lva Bandiicap
Aberdeen’ Improvera
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